Will my PC run a GTX 970?

[Paul22000]

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  ■ CPU:
  AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGIBOX
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674
  
  ■ Motherboard:
  GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387
  
  ■ Memory:
  G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
  
  ■ PSU:
  EVGA SuperNOVA 650G1 650W ATX12V Power Supply 120-G1-0650-XR
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K85X2AW

I'd like to upgrade to a GTX 970 for the free Witcher 3 and Arkam Knight deal. Would my current components support a GTX 970?

 

[RaDiKaL_]

Yes, the GTX 970 should run, at most you might need to update your mobo's BIOS in order to get the GPU recognized, other than that there should be no issues at all (obviously you'll have to uninstall your current video drivers, clean with DDU and then install latest drivers for the GTX 970).

One thing to mention, you should really get at least a total of 8GB of RAM, your current 4 will limit you greatly in any modern game since these use easily 6GB from start.

 

[ffg7]

appears to be yes, read this specs link. http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-970/specifications

 

[Paul22000]

Yes, the GTX 970 should run, at most you might need to update your mobo's BIOS in order to get the GPU recognized, other than that there should be no issues at all (obviously you'll have to uninstall your current video drivers, clean with DDU and then install latest drivers for the GTX 970).

One thing to mention, you should really get at least a total of 8GB of RAM, your current 4 will limit you greatly in any modern game since these use easily 6GB from start.

Thank you!

I'm reluctant to buy new memory because my parts are so old (almost 6 years now, except for the PSU which is only 7 months old). I'm kind of waiting for the CPU/mobo to die.

Also because somehow after 6 years, my CPU is still near the top of the list in Tom's hierarchy chart: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html